Bike Safety
Panel Recommends Federal Bike Helmet Law
The National Transportation Safety Board recommends that all 50 states require people on bikes of all ages to wear helmets.
After Compromise, 'Streets Master Plan' Headed for Approval in New York City
The New York City Council is expected to pass a "Streets Master Plan" this week that City Council Speaker Corey Johnson describes as designed to "break the car culture."
Law Prohibiting Bike Lanes Blockers Key to Creating a Liveable City
The city of Rochester, New York, decided to take legal action that ensures the city is as safe for people on bikes as intended.
Vision Zero Is Not Improving Bike Safety
The initiative focuses on safety, but fatalities are up and ridership growth is down in New York City. How is Vision Zero missing the mark?
A Utility Pole in the Middle of a Raised, Painted Bike Lane: 'It's Utterly Ridiculous'
You've probably never seen anything like this before, but if you're a bike advocate, it probably still feels familiar.
After 17 Deaths in 2019, New York Has a New Bike Safety Plan
Vision Zero has tragically failed 17 people on bikes in New York City this year, and Mayor Bill de Blasio couldn't stick with the status quo any longer.
Idaho Stop Breezes Through the Oregon Legislature
Before the Republicans in the Oregon Senate skipped town, they managed to approve a bill that legalizes the Idaho Stop for bikers around the state. The Oregon House also approved the bill this week.
Less Paint, More Barriers, Make for Better Urban Cycling
New research from the University of Colorado Denver and the University of New Mexico sheds light on how to make cities safer for cyclists and other road users and refutes some assumptions about bike safety, such as "safety-in-numbers."
NACTO Guide Aids Bike Safety in the Intersection
Despite massive progress in building out new protected bike lanes, many communities are still coming up short with safety improvements at intersections, the location of most vehicle-bike conflicts.
D.C. Transportation Bills to Move Vision Zero Plan Closer to Reality
Washington, D.C., is not meeting its Vision Zero goals. Three proposed bills would put requirements in place to make traffic safety a priority.
'Red Cup Project' Gains Viral Attention for Bike Infrastructure Safety
Internet observers noticed lots of videos of red Solo cups lining painted bike lanes in cities all over the country on Friday, April 26.
Montreal Plan to Ban Cars From Major Park Doesn't Stick
Following a fatal collision between a motorist and a competitive cyclist, Montreal tried closing a stretch of roadway through Mount Royal Park. The pilot encountered fierce opposition.
Study: Cars Give Bike Lanes Less Space
A new study provides more evidence that people on bikes need more of a buffer from drivers in cars than a mere strip of paint can offer.
Oregon Could Be Next to Legalize the Idaho Stop
The Oregon State Legislature is moving forward with Senate Bill 998, which includes an amendment that would legalize the practice of rolling through stop signs and blinking red lights on a bike when no car traffic is present.
The Idaho Stop Now Legal in Arkansas
The state of Arkansas is now the second station in the nation to completely legalize the Idaho Stop—a frequently practiced maneuver on bikes that advocates say is a key to bike safety and comfort on the streets.
The New New Protected Bike Lane
Protected bike lanes, a relatively new addition to streets in the United States, are already evolving.
Now Illegal in D.C.: Biking With Headphones
A new law in the nation's capital will fine people on bikes caught listening to headphones as a Vision Zero traffic safety measure.
Mayor of San Jose Struck by Driver While Biking, Hospitalized
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, an "avid biker," spent Tuesday night in the hospital after the driver of an automobile struck him as he biked through the city.
Portland Approves $36 Million Central City in Motion Plan
Portland has approved a plan that clears the way for $36 million in bike and other transportation safety projects in the city's downtown.
Keeping Construction Sites Clear for Bike Lanes
A proposed law in New York City wants to make sure construction doesn't impede the safe flow of bicycle traffic—the benefit could include better gender representation.
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